Jason Jay Ebels was arrested as part of our Grand Rapids, MI sting in the fall of 2008. After pleading guilty to using the internet to commit child sexually abusive conduct, he received 18 months to 20 years in prison. He was also required to register as a sex offender.

Contributor notes from Silver Jordan

Jason Jay Ebels showed up at our Grand Rapids, MI bust house to rape a 13 year old child. He was a rather creative predator. During our very long and very graphic chat, he created a video clip of himself masturbating that included my decoy picture. Just a wee bit creepy? He wanted to come over and take my virginity, but he wanted to film the momentous occasion as well. He was a considerate predator. He was bringing beer to the house (and did). Why? He wanted to get me drunk to help with the pain of the rape while he "fucked the shit out of" me, yet he was going to limit my consumption of beer so I could remember the rape.

Jason overcame some obstacles to come to Grand Rapids to rape a child. His driver's license was restricted because of a DUI conviction. Initially he planned to find a ride or take public transportation to my house, but as soon as he found out the child was actually home alone he decided to risk the drive. Oopsie, Jason! Jason eventually pleaded guilty to using the Internet to commit child sexually abusive conduct, and was sentenced to 18 months to 20 years as a guest of the Michigan Dept. of Corrections as well as registration as a sex offender. He was allowed to wait a week to begin his sentence so he could have time to work out the details of his medical treatment with prison officials. You see, Jason has leukemia. But, that wasn't enough to stop him from trying to get a 13 year old girl drunk and rape her, was it?

This is our 423rd conviction since June of 2004, our 119th conviction for 2009, and our 45th conviction in Michigan thus far.

Conviction Counter

Number of predators convicted due to Perverted-Justice.com since June 2004:

623Chatlog Convictions: 622Research Convictions: 1

Real Stories Project

For the next six months, we're documenting actual cases of internet abductions and molestations. One case a day for at least six months. Beware, these stories can be disturbing.